#BD7CC5
A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.
About #BD7CC5
The precise color #BD7CC5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 124, and 197.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 4% Cyan, 37% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. With a hue angle of 293.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD7CC5
RGB189, 124, 197
HSL293.4°, 38.6%, 62.9%
CMYK4%, 37%, 0%, 23%
HSV293.4°, 37.1%, 77.3%
LAB61.0, 37.3, -27.9
XYZ38.3, 29.3, 56.5
Decimal12418245
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.85:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.83:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD7CC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD7CC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD7CC5;
}